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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 June 2025
Thaksin Verdict Looms: Thai-Cambodian Border Heats Up Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the office of narcotics control board in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are rising as the crucial court ruling on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra approaches on June 13. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362585-thaksin-verdict-looms-thai-cambodian-border-heats-up/ -
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the office of narcotics control board in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are rising as the crucial court ruling on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra approaches on June 13. The Thai military had proposed closing border crossings due to heightened Cambodian military presence in disputed regions, a move rejected by the Thai government despite public outcry. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai chose restraint, fearing economic repercussions and advocating peaceful solutions. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has taken an aggressive stance, prepared to escalate the issue to the International Court of Justice. The Royal Thai Army confirmed both nations have agreed to step back, focusing on the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) discussions to resolve the matter diplomatically. These developments unfold amid a sensitive political climate, with Thaksin's impending court case adding complexity and potential for heightened tensions. Both nations are engaging in diplomatic efforts, albeit underlined by underlying personal and political ties involving the Shinawatra and Hun Sen families. As legal proceedings loom, the border dynamics could either stabilise or surge, impacting both domestic politics and regional relations, depending on the outcome and subsequent reactions. The JBC meeting, hosted by Cambodia, is crucial for defusing the situation, as all eyes remain on the potential for diplomatic resolution versus military escalation. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-04 -
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Will the baht continue to get stronger?
Is that the same Greenspan that was in charge for the 2008 financial crisis ? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 June 2025
Thailand to Invest B509m to Transform Borders into 'Wellness Hub' Picture courtesy of TTG Asia In a strategic move to boost Thailand's status as a wellness tourism hotspot, the Budget Bureau is committing 509 million baht from its 2026 revenue to develop the nation's border provinces into thriving medical hubs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362584-thailand-to-invest-b509m-to-transform-borders-into-wellness-hub/ -
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Health Thailand to Invest B509m to Transform Borders into 'Wellness Hub'
Picture courtesy of TTG Asia In a strategic move to boost Thailand's status as a wellness tourism hotspot, the Budget Bureau is committing 509 million baht from its 2026 revenue to develop the nation's border provinces into thriving medical hubs. Announced by Deputy Health Spokesman Jirapong Songwatcharaporn on Tuesday, this initiative forms a key part of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's vision to establish Thailand as a global health centre. This plan includes an array of services from wellness spas to traditional Thai medicine, all aimed at generating over 690 billion baht in annual revenue. The Border Medical Hubs Programme, a major highlight of this initiative, seeks to upgrade hospitals in strategic locations like Kanchanaburi, Sa Kaeo, and Tak to reduce health disparities and improve accessibility to quality medical treatment. Each province will house specialised centres, including a cancer centre in Kanchanaburi allocated 75.9 million baht and a heart centre in Sakon Nakhon with funding of 26.3 million baht. These new hubs are expected to lower travel strain for patients and foster health tourism. Further efforts to boost the wellness industry include establishing the Public Health Economic Policy Office, promoting traditional Thai wisdom and herbal medicine, and supporting health-related tourism initiatives. These comprehensive strategies aim to position Thailand as a preferred destination for medical tourism, thereby generating significant economic benefits and ensuring broader access to healthcare services for the local population. By upgrading healthcare facilities and promoting specialised medical treatments in border areas, the programme is anticipated to both uplift local economies and enhance health equity across the region. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-04 -
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Politics Anutin Out, Prasert In: Cabinet Revamp Shifts Interior Power
Makes sense - after all, one hardly wants to waste all those doctors shirts!
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